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Andrew Parsons
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Andrew Parsons

International Paralympic Committee president

Andrew George William Parsons (Brazilian Portuguese: [ˈɐndɾu ˈpaʁsõs]; born 10 February 1977) is a Brazilian sports administrator and journalist. He is the current president of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).2

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Born Feb 10, 1977.1

About

In 2018, Parsons became a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

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Companies

Early life and education

  • Date not recordedFluminense Federal University3

Career

Occupation: journalist, sports official.8

  • Since 2018Board member, World Anti-Doping Agency4
  • Since 2018Member of the International Olympic Committee5 6
  • Since 2017International Paralympic Committee5
  • Since 2017Chair, International Paralympic Committee7

Parsons was born in Brazil to Scottish parents. He served as chairperson of the Brazilian Paralympic Committee from 2009 to 2017, chairperson of the Americas Paralympic Committee from 2005 to 2009, and as a member of the nominating committee for the 2020 Summer Olympics. He previously helped organize the 2007 Parapan American Games and the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

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Personal life

  • BornFeb 10, 1977, Rio de Janeiro9
  • CitizenshipBrazil10

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